90+ LAFD Firefighters Contain Large Apartment Fire - Emergency Traffic Called for Partial Roof Collapse
On the morning of April 28, 2026, at 7:22 a.m., the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the 3000 block of James M. Wood Boulevard for a reported structure fire.
Engine 13 was first on scene and initially reported a two-story, garden-style apartment building with heavy smoke showing from the attic. Battalion Chief 11, Chief Franco, assumed command and confirmed the initial size-up given by Engine 13. Assistant Chief 2, Chief Pham, soon assumed command as the Incident Commander, while Battalion Chief 11 assumed Operations.
Firefighters immediately began an aggressive offensive attack on the fire. LAFD crews fought the fire from the interior of the building in coordination with crews on the roof performing vertical ventilation and roof firefighting operations. Firefighters on the roof encountered fire coming from their ventilation holes, and at approximately 7:36 a.m., “Emergency Traffic” was declared over the radio to all LAFD personnel operating at the incident. The emergency traffic transmission was given to alert crews of a compromised roof and partial roof collapse. Fire companies operating on the roof moved away from the compromised area to a more structurally sound section, allowing them to remain safely positioned while continuing their aggressive effort to confine the fire.
Firefighters performed a primary search of the building for any occupants who may have needed rescue or assistance evacuating. The primary search was clear, and no occupants were trapped.
LAFD Fire Captain and Public Information Officer Anthony Tubbs responded to answer questions from the media and the public. Two buildings were affected by the fire, and 18 individuals were displaced. The American Red Cross was notified to provide support and assist those displaced by the fire. Later in the incident, a secondary search was performed with the same outcome. At this time, no injuries have been reported.
LADOT, Los Angeles Building and Safety, LADWP, and Southern California Gas Company were notified. A total of 93 LAFD personnel responded to the incident.
